The Darmasiswa participant is required to have a Social Visit Visa (VKSB) issued by the Indonesian Embassy in the participant's country of residence. Upon arrival in Indonesia, the Darmasiswa participant's passport has to be submitted to the Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of National Education, for necessary arrangements in obtaining recommendations of the State Secretariat and the Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Law and Human Rights.

The participants are prohibited to apply for Tourist Visa or On-Arrival Visa for study purpose.